
Encino, California 91316
Analysis of 4816 Encino Avenue, Encino, California 91316 is currently available with a list price of $10,995,000. The property maintains a Good Condition Rating (78/100), reflecting solid structural condition with well-maintained systems. The property presents an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Encino Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Property is move-in ready.
Originally built in 1941 but extensively expanded and renovated. The chef's kitchen features high-end professional appliances and custom cherry cabinetry that appears to be in the 5-15 year age range. The property is meticulously maintained, featuring acacia wood flooring and updated systems to support the professional recording studio, making it fully move-in ready.
The property has a large lot size, which is more than 4 times of its living area. lot size in square feet = 79143, living area = 12500.
The estate features the 'Harmony Hut,' a legendary, professionally designed recording studio by Steve Vai, offering unparalleled acoustic precision and significant value for music industry professionals.
Situated on nearly two private acres in Encino's 'Music Row,' the property includes a championship-size tennis court, pool, gym, and lush landscaping, providing a rare level of privacy and recreation.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 12500, other record living area = 6857.
The highly specialized nature of the professional recording studio and the massive scale of the estate may limit the potential buyer pool to a specific demographic of creative professionals.
Given the 1941 origin and the extensive 1.87-acre grounds with multiple high-end amenities, the property will likely require significant ongoing maintenance and operational costs.
Iconic Recording Studio* Championship-Size Tennis Court *Gym * Pool * 1.87 Acres of Lush, Private Grounds! Set behind gates in Encino's coveted Music Row, the longtime estate of legendary guitarist Steve Vai unfolds across nearly two private acres of lush, landscaped grounds. Thoughtfully expanded to over 12,500 sq. ft., the residence features five ensuite bedrooms, nine-foot ceilings, original poured-in-place terrazzo, rich acacia wood flooring, and refined architectural details throughout. The chef's kitchen features custom cherry cabinetry, Carrara marble, skylight, floating steel beams, and professional-grade appliances. A dramatic step-down family room, custom bar, elegant dining room, private primary suite, and upper-level media room with kitchenette and bath create exceptional spaces for living and entertaining. The grounds are designed for privacy and resort-style living, with a pool, championship-size tennis court, gym, covered pavilion, custom pizza oven and BBQ, fountains, and mature landscaping. At the heart of the estate is the world-renowned Harmony Hut, a recording studio designed and built by Steve Vai with extraordinary attention to acoustics and sonic precision. A celebrated creative sanctuary where decades of music have been brought to life, Harmony Hut is a rare and irreplaceable offering. A truly exceptional legacy estate where architecture, nature, creativity, and modern music history converge.
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 5.0 | 4.4 |
| Baths | 9.0 | 4.4 |
| Square foot | 12,500 | 3,314.903 |
| Lot Size | 79,143 | 14,363.639 |
| Price | $10.99M | $2.57M |
| Price per sq ft | $880 | $792 |
| Built year | 1941 | 1966 |
| HOA | $0 | $443 |
| Days on market | 8 | 54 |
Sep 1, 2026
$10,995,000
Initial Listing
Feb 29, 1996
$1,262,500
Public Record